Challenges and Opportunities for Applying Group Work Principles to Enhance Online Learning in Social Work

Marcia B. Cohen; Shirley Simon; Donna McLaughlin; Barbara Muskat; Mary White

Challenges and Opportunities for Applying Group Work Principles to Enhance Online Learning in Social Work

Marcia B. Cohen, Shirley Simon, Donna McLaughlin, Barbara Muskat, Mary White

School of Social Work

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Abstract

The recent increase in social work courses being offered on line as well as fully online social work programs raises challenges for social work educators. The literature suggests that group work principles can serve as a foundation for effective online education. This chapter will examine the obstacles and opportunities for using group work principles to advance learning in online education. Three examples of fully online social work courses will be discussed m order to highlight these issues. The potential role of group work educators as leaders in facilitating effective online learning will be explored.

Original language	American English
Journal	Social Work: School of Social Work Faculty Publications and Other Works
Volume	AASWG Proceedings
State	Published - Jun 1 2016

Keywords

Group Work
Online Learning
Social Work
Social Work Education
Group Work Educators

Disciplines

Social Work

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Challenges and Opportunities for Applying Group Work Principles to Enhance Online Learning in Social Work

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